Saucedo, who lived in San Jose, was accosted by at least two men and shot while standing near a parked car in an apartment complex on the 1700 block of Ross Circle shortly before 9 p.m. Oct. 17, Dwyer said. Saucedo died at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.

The shooting was gang-related, and the three defendants have each been charged with murder and gang enhancements, Dwyer said. Each is being held without bail at Santa Clara County jail.